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One of the most important choices you’ll make while planning your wedding is choosing your photographer. Think about it—the flowers will wilt, the food will be devoured, but your photos? They’re what will bring you right back to the moments that matter most, long after the day is over. So.. it’s crucial to research and […]

I met up with Brittany, Chris and their little girl at the Biltmore House for both couples portraits and family photos and it was the sweetest afternoon. It was right as everything was starting to bloom so we had beautiful color and the most amazing weather. We wandered around the grounds and took photos in […]

Picture this: The sun is setting over the landscape of your wedding venue, casting a warm glow as your closest family and friends gather for your welcome dinner. Laughter fills the air, glasses clink in celebration, and the excitement of the upcoming wedding day is palpable. You can almost literally FEEL the emotion in the […]

You know that warm, fuzzy feeling when you walk into a room and spot a familiar face? That sense of ease and comfort? Well, that’s what I aim to create every time I work with a couple or collaborate with fellow wedding professionals. I’m a big believer in the power of genuine connections, and I’ve […]

Imagine this: you and your partner, standing in a place that holds a special meaning, with a gentle breeze rustling through your hair. The two of you are laughing, maybe a little nervous at first, but gradually, you start to relax. That’s when the magic happens—the connection, the love, the story you’re writing together. This […]

In February I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful editorial at Lowndes Grove which is in Charleston, SC. The venue is nestled in the back of a neighborhood on the river and it is incredible. There are so many amazing locations inside the house as well as outside to photograph weddings and portraits and […]

Last fall when we were planning Bri & Kyle’s session they contacted me about making it a session where they introduce their new puppy… so that’s exactly what we did. We had so much fun and I loved meeting their two beautiful dogs. I will always be a fan when someone wants to bring their […]

The soft golden light of the early morning filters through the windows in my kitchen, casting the warmest glow over the room. The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air (my hands-down favorite coffee is from Little River Roasting in Spartanburg, SC), mingling with the quiet hum of the neighborhood waking up.  Morning is […]

One of my favorite seasons in Charleston is winter (specifically late February). I type that and I know people are going to be be like “WHAT?” But hear me out… it’s probably one of the most comfortable times weather wise and from my experience there’s less people around. A few more weeks into the year […]

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KENDRA
MARTIN

Photography is in my blood and seeking truth is in my soul. Which is a deep way of saying, I’ve loved to take photos for a really long time, y’all. I’d love to share my story with you then listen to yours.

LET'S make magic.

I would love to work with you.